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2013 Recap: “Interesting Times”

The adhesives and sealants industry saw lots of acquisitions and consolidations, as well as some great new technologies come into play this year.

Susan Sutton

December 30, 2013

Be sure to look at our various recap stories.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Epoxy-Functional Monomers Expansion is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

December 16, 2013

CVC Thermoset Specialties’ announcement that it would expand capacity for its epoxy-functional monomers line drew the most interest last week.

U.S. 2014 Fuel Economy Guide Released

December 10, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the “2014 Fuel Economy Guide.”

Qian Named Sika Automotive CAE Engineer

December 6, 2013

Sika Automotive Division USA recently announced that Xuping Qian has been hired as a CAE engineer.

Editor's Memo: How to Use the Buyers' Guide

The Buyers’ Guide is divided into five main sections: Associations, Product Index, Product Listings, and Suppliers and Distributors.

Susan Sutton

December 2, 2013

This issue marks the publication of ASI’s 20th annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.

Gray Named VP-Operations for Sika Automotive Facility

November 18, 2013

Sika Corp., Automotive Division USA, recently announced the promotion of Cedric Gray to the position of vice president of Operations for the company’s Grandview, Mo., manufacturing facility.

Strategic Solutions: State-of-the-Industry Report

Recovery in the U.S. continues on solid footing, with the construction sector finally showing solid signs of growth.

Daniel S. Murad

November 1, 2013

2013 can only be characterized as the first year in the recent past where all was quiet on the front lines of the adhesives and sealants industry—especially as compared to the significant volatility the industry has been experiencing since the beginning of the 2008 recession.

Market Trends: Sealant Demand Growing in Europe

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

November 1, 2013

The total demand for sealants is estimated at 533,860 tons in 2012, according to “Overview of the European Sealants Market,” a new report from IAL Consultants.

Editor’s Memo: And the Winners Are…

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2013

This issue of ASI is very exciting for our staff, because we’re able to announce the winners of the first-annual ASI Readers’ Choice Awards!

Assembly in Action

Assembly Show attendees will include salespeople, engineers and managers from a variety of industries, including aerospace/defense, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical.

October 1, 2013

This fall, visitors to the inaugural Assembly Show will enjoy an event that has been specially designed for suppliers, buyers and users of assembly technology and equipment.